GRV (Git Repository Viewer) is a terminal-based application for exploring Git repositories. It provides an interactive way to inspect references, commits and diffs, combining visual history navigation with searching and filtering capabilities.
The interface uses configurable views, tabs and splits to help users navigate complex repository histories. It is primarily a repository exploration tool rather than a replacement for every Git command, making it useful for examining changes and understanding branching relationships.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Browse commits, branches and repository references through interactive terminal views.
- Displays graphical representations of commit history, including branching and merging relationships.
- Inspect individual commits and review the associated changes.
- View diffs to understand modifications between revisions.
- Search and filter commits and references using an integrated query language.
- Use expressions to narrow repository information to relevant commits or references.
- Filesystem monitoring detects repository changes and automatically updates displayed information.
- Organise the interface into tabs and split views for simultaneous inspection of related information.
- Create custom tab and split arrangements using combinations of available views.
- Vim-like keybindings provide keyboard-driven navigation by default.
- Custom keybindings allow users to adapt navigation and commands to their preferred workflow.
- Mouse support provides another way to select and navigate interface elements.
- Configurable colour themes control the appearance of repository information.
- Custom configuration supports changes to layout, behaviour and visual presentation.
- Cross-platform support – runs on Linux and macOS.
Website: github.com/rgburke/grv
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Developer: Richard Burke
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
GRV is written in Go. Learn Go with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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